Best time to cross

Best Time to Cross Pembina

The typical best time to cross Pembina is Wednesday at 2:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈0 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Tuesday at 7:00 PM (≈60 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.

Vehicles

Day Best hour Typical wait Usual range
Monday 2:00 PM 1m 0–1 min
Tuesday 10:00 AM 3m 0–5 min
Wednesday 2:00 PM 0m 0–0 min
Thursday 7:00 PM 2m 0–2 min
Friday 6:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Saturday 6:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Sunday 8:00 AM 2m 0–3 min

General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.

Commercial (cargo)

Day Best hour Typical wait Usual range
Monday 1:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Tuesday 1:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Wednesday 6:00 AM 5m 0–10 min
Thursday 5:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Friday 12:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Saturday 4:00 AM 2m 0–2 min
Sunday 3:00 AM 2m 0–2 min

General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Pembina?
Typically Wednesday at 2:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈0 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Pembina?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈60 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.